Description
This Decadent Homemade Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and unforgettable. Made with cocoa, butter, and chocolate chips, it’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess)
1/4 cup milk (optional, for extra moistness)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chopped dark chocolate in 30-second intervals until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla and cooled chocolate-butter mixture. Mix until combined.
4. Sift cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and optional mix-ins like nuts or espresso powder. Batter will be thick and rich.
6. Pour into prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
Add ganache, frosting, or fresh berries for extra flair.
Replace flour with a gluten-free blend if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg